Les Hirondelles Dordogne Stone House

Sit back in the outdoor hot tub or perhaps beside the poolside bar as you gaze towards the beautiful Lot landscapes around you. Not far from the Dordogne border, Les Hirondelles exudes historic character alongside contemporary elegance and is a fine family home for a restful holiday with many superb features.

Les Hirondelles is in the Lot department of France, close to the border of Dordogne. This is an exemplary region of southern France ideal for exploring the beauty of the Dordogne (Domme and La Roque-Gageac are only half an hour away) alongside Cahors and other gorgeous villages and market towns of the Lot.

This stunning house is set within 14 acres and sleeps up to 16 guests with ample space to spread out and truly relax. It was refurbished in 2023 with a new extension and cinema room added. Back to the original part of the house, guests can expect traditional design and high standards across the vast lounge with an 80” TV, a gorgeous kitchen-diner and three double bedrooms with super king-size double beds. The master bedroom is beautiful with its modern en suite bathroom and windows open to the terrace with such pretty vistas.

Discover two further double bedrooms, each with an en suite shower room, in the traditional extension. Then, the striking new ground floor development with an indoor jacuzzi, sauna, cinema lounge, and pool table, alongside the final two bedrooms, one master en suite double and a unique quad room with four double beds in stylish alcoves.

Les Hirondelles’ seamless blend of old and new is undoubtedly impressive, as are the beautiful grounds with a flower-filled garden, the second jacuzzi (this one outdoors), a picture-perfect veranda for tranquil breakfasts, stone statues, a fountain and the idyllic swimming pool overlooking rural scenery. When the sun is too hot, seek shade in the poolside lounge with sofas, bar, sink and fridge.

The local village, 2.5km away, is tiny yet home to an excellent restaurant, performing arts centre, and outdoor cinema—it hosts a much-loved film festival in August! Just a little further, within a 5km drive, are the shops, restaurants, and weekly Sunday morning market of characterful Cazals. Discover hiking trails, mountain biking, and fishing opportunities nearby, alongside summer watersports at Lac Vert, just 10 minutes away by car.

Canoeing or kayaking along the Dordogne River is also a must, perhaps near Domme, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ reached within half an hour. Experience the Périgord Noir’s finest gastronomy in Sarlat-la-Canéda, around 40km by car, and visit some of the region’s iconic grand châteaux. Don’t miss the Jardins de Marqueyssac, especially in the summer when you can often explore in the coolness of the evening.

A splendid hot air balloon festival takes place nearby on the last weekend of September.

Wine lovers note that some of the world’s best Malbecs are produced in Cahors’ vineyards, a handsome medieval town half an hour away, also home to Le Pont Valentré, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another one of France’s most popular destinations is the pilgrim’s town of Rocamadour, not far from the amazing caves at Gouffre de Padirac, yet another fantastic day out in this wonderful region of France.